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Facilities in December, 1999

Base Observation (MAFNET Observatory)



Mounting : VIXEN Equatorial Model GPD (Modified with Special order Hi-power motors)
Automatic Introduction System : VIXEN Sky Sensor 2000PC
Main Telescope : CELESTRON C9 (23.5cm Shumidt Cassegrain)
f:2,380mm/F:10
f:1,480mm/F:6.3 with Reducer
-> For Main Use


Sub Telescope : VIXEN ED80S (80mm ED Lense Refractor)
f:504mm/F6.3 with Reducer
-> For Large Objects such as Diffuse Clusters & Nebulas


Cooled CCD : SBIG ST-7 + CFW-8 (Color Filter Wheel)
-> For pictures of Nebulas, Clusters, & Galaxies
* Picture shows a light-path changer for visual observation with eyes


Cooled CCD : Mutoh CV04-II + Color Filter Wheel
-> For pictures of Moon and Planets
* Picture shows a enlargement adaptor with an eyepiece inside.


Down view from the air of the homebuilt observatory (MAFNET Observatory). A couch which the C9 is placed is used for taking a nap also. A Gas burner for boiling the water for coffee and instant snacks. Very comfortable!


Mobile Observation (Expedition by Car)



Mounting : VIXEN Equatorial Model SP
Automatic Introduction System : VIXEN Sky Sensor 2000PC
Main Telescope : VIXEN VC200L (20cm Cassegrain Type / VISAC)


[Auto-guiding Equatorial for Star-field Camera]
Guide Scope : MIZAR 8cm Refractor f670mm/F8.4
Auto Guider : VIXEN AGA-1¡ÜB05-3M
Camera : 60mmX70mm size, PENTAX67


Mobile Observation (Expedition by Public Transportations)


[Equatorial for Star-field Camera]
Mounting : VIXEN Equatorial Model SP (Polar Axis Unit only¡Ë
Guide Scope : VIXEN 7cm Refractor f400mm/F5.7
Camera : 35mm size, PENTAX ME Super


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